Write On, Door County Competitors

On our beautiful campus spanning the Iowa River, our faculty and staff enjoy access to an array of cultural, educational, and recreational activities. With more than 30,000 students, more than 14,000 employees, and a budget of $3 billion, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities.

Spalding University is one of the most historic institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Promoting and embracing diversity while understanding the competing responsibilities that students face, Spalding is truly home to the “every-student.” Not simply a place to obtain a degree, Spalding offers many amenities from comprehensive learning resources to intercollegiate athletics to community partnerships and more to help its students further develop as individuals and become successful citizens. General Information -1st certified compassionate university in the world -2,300+ students -12:1 student teacher ratio -1 or 2 classes at a time, for 6-week blocks, allows you to focus on your studies. -1 week off in between blocks, every 6 weeks. -7 start dates throughout the year -90% of all students receive financial support -36-degree programs and concentrations -25+ organizations and clubs -14 NCAA D-III athletic teams

The Loft Literary Center is one of the nation's leading literary arts centers. The Loft advances the artistic development of writers, fosters a thriving literary community, and inspires a passion for literature. Our core values are that literature is essential, writing can be taught, inclusiveness is imperative, boldness brings excellence, community makes us strong, and wise management fuels our success.