As someone that went to Riddle and got a lot out of it, I'd say the biggest thing I picked up on was this - at a 141 school you for the most part know what you're getting. With all the standardization of instructors you'll be getting the same thing (roughly) from any instructor. Part 61 is a little more variable, could get a really bad instructor, or a much better instructor than a 141 environment.
Personally I'm glad I went the route I did because of scholarships, connections, and the ability to use government loans towards flight training, but you get out if it what you put in. Just going to an 'aviation university' doesn't mean you're able to not do anything and walk out with your certs.
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