New York vs South Carolina for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$350

Timeline

4-8 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$74

$95

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New York	South Carolina
Total Fees	$343 ✓	$350
Application Fee	$143	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$74 ✓	$95
CE Hours	N/A	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Pending	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $7 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

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NLC Compact

South Carolina is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: South Carolina

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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 South Carolina ($350)

Faster Processing

South Carolina 2-4 wks

vs New York (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $74

vs South Carolina ($95)

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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Full South Carolina RN requirements →

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