I will say that one big benefit to going to a major aviation program is the network within aviation that you have the potential to build (far greater than if you do your training at a local FBO or "pilot factory" like ATP/American Flyers.

Heck, I know 5 UND grads/classmates that live in my little town here in SW VA, simply because there's an airline base here (Piedmont). Everywhere that I overnight, I have somebody that I can call to have a beer. Not a lot of FBO students can say that.

Those networks can land you a job.