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Dispositions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2013
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Loss on sale of business | $ (1,793,000) | $ (6,905,000)
Brooks Institute [Member] |  |
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses | 0 |
Loss on sale of business | (900,000) |
Missouri College [Member] |  |
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses | 0 |
Loss on sale of business | $ (900,000) |

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