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The Transaction - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended
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Jul. 01, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018
The Transaction |  |  |
Loss on transaction |  | $ 4,088 | $ 550
Amended and restated credit agreement |  |  |
The Transaction |  |  |
Restricted collateral | $ 61,667 |  |
Grand Canyon University [Member] |  |  |
The Transaction |  |  |
Cash transferred | 34,107 |  |
Grand Canyon University [Member] | Asset Purchase Agreement |  |  |
The Transaction |  |  |
Purchase price of assets | $ 870,100 |  |
Interest rate on Secured Note | 6.00% |  |
Term of additional lending to GCU for approved capital expenditures | 3 years |  |
Grand Canyon University [Member] | Master Services Agreement [Member] |  |  |
The Transaction |  |  |
Percentage of tuition and fee revenue used for closing of purchase agreement | 60.00% |  |

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