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Student Receivables - Changes in Current and Non-Current Receivables Allowance (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Receivables [Abstract]      
Recoveries of amounts previously written off $ 5.7us-gaap_ProceedsFromRecoveriesOfLoanPreviouslyChargedOff $ 5.1us-gaap_ProceedsFromRecoveriesOfLoanPreviouslyChargedOff $ 6.1us-gaap_ProceedsFromRecoveriesOfLoanPreviouslyChargedOff