New Jersey vs Texas for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$465
NJ
vs
$378
TX
Timeline
4-8 wks
NJ
vs
2-4 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$120
NJ
vs
$68
TX
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | New Jersey | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $465 | $378 ✓ |
| Application Fee | $200 | $110 ✓ |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 4-8 weeks | 2-4 weeks ✓ |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $120 | $68 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 30 hrs | 20 hrs ✓ |
| NLC Compact Member | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
Texas is $87 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Texas
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Processing Speed
Texas processes applications in 2-4 weeks.
Winner: Texas
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Renewal Cost
Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.
Winner: Texas
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Texas $378
vs New Jersey ($465)
Faster Processing
Texas 2-4 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $68
vs New Jersey ($120)
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