New York vs Pennsylvania for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$343
NY
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
4-8 wks
NY
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$74
NY
vs
$122
PA
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | New York | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $343 ✓ | $345 |
| Application Fee | $143 | $95 ✓ |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 4-8 weeks | 4-8 weeks |
| Renewal Cycle | 3 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $74 ✓ | $122 |
| CE Hours | N/A | 30 hrs |
| NLC Compact Member | Pending | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
New York is $2 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: New York
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NLC Compact
Pennsylvania is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.
Winner: Pennsylvania
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Renewal Cost
New York has lower renewal fees at $74 per cycle.
Winner: New York
Category Winners
Lower Cost
New York $343
vs Pennsylvania ($345)
Faster Processing
New York 4-8 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New York $74
vs Pennsylvania ($122)
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