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Montana vs South Carolina for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$340
MT
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
MT
vs
2-4 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$100
MT
vs
$95
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana South Carolina
Total Fees $340 $350
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $95
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

South Carolina has lower renewal fees at $95 per cycle.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $340
vs South Carolina ($350)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Montana (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $95
vs Montana ($100)

Montana Board

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