You should pick your school based on the cost of the training program. If they estimate any cost higher than $50K I would seriously reconsider. 141 Programs are notorious for running their students from $75-125K and the fact that they advertise a "connection" with a regional is meaningless. Especially if you spent more time and more money just to get it. A good part 61 can save you a ton of time and money. If you're dedicated you can hit all of your ratings in 6-12 months and be at an instructing job only having spent 40K to get there. Be wise.