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Montana vs Wisconsin for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$340
MT
vs
$325
WI
Timeline
4-8 wks
MT
vs
2-4 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$100
MT
vs
$75
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana Wisconsin
Total Fees $340 $325
Application Fee $100 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $75
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Processing Speed

Wisconsin processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Wisconsin

Renewal Cost

Wisconsin has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Wisconsin

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $325
vs Montana ($340)
Faster Processing
Wisconsin 2-4 wks
vs Montana (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Wisconsin $75
vs Montana ($100)

Montana Board

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