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Ohio vs South Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$335
OH
vs
$343
SD
Timeline
4-8 wks
OH
vs
2-4 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$75
OH
vs
$115
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Ohio South Dakota
Total Fees $335 $343
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $115
CE Hours 24 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Ohio is $8 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Ohio

Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Renewal Cost

Ohio has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Ohio

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Ohio $335
vs South Dakota ($343)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Ohio (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Ohio $75
vs South Dakota ($115)

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