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The Transaction - Additional Information (Details) - Grand Canyon University $ in Thousands | Jul. 01, 2018 USD ($)
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Master Services Agreement |
The Transaction |
Percentage of tuition and fee revenue used for closing of purchase agreement | 60.00%
Disposed of by Sale | Asset Purchase Agreement |
The Transaction |
Purchase price of assets | $ 870,097
Interest rate on Secured Note | 6.00%

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