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Montana vs New Jersey for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$340
MT
vs
$465
NJ
Timeline
4-8 wks
MT
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$100
MT
vs
$120
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana New Jersey
Total Fees $340 $465
Application Fee $100 $200
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $120
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $125 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $340
vs New Jersey ($465)
Faster Processing
Montana 4-8 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $100
vs New Jersey ($120)

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