First off, is your dream based on what the job USED to be or CURRENTLY is. That's a common mistake on most people's dreams these days. It used to be worth it to spend a bunch of money and time in getting your training. The job itself is unique and really is what you make it. However, if you have to pay for training, it is currently not worth it financially. Not sure if it ever will be.

Secondly, 200-250TT isn't far off from getting hired at a regional. If I had to do it all over again, I would go to the cheapest possible school. Most times you get what you pay for. Not in aviation though. They are all pretty much the same. It seems like the more expensive ones just figured out how to rip you off more with shinny flashy airplanes.