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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill | $ 0 | $ 0
Carrying values of goodwill | 87,356,000 | 87,356,000
CTU [Member] |  |
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Carrying values of goodwill | 45,900,000 | 45,900,000
AIU [Member] |  |
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Carrying values of goodwill | $ 41,400,000 | $ 41,400,000

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