Well in my opinion a college degree in any field is obviously a plus, don't think it matters if it was Riddle, Daniel Webster, etc.... Anybody with the minimum times should be able to get an interview with a regional well before they meet 135 mins. One thing I will say is taht if you go to an aviation school its easeir to get a "feel" for the industry, e.g. internes and other students talking, internships etc.... I went the Normal 4 year school route while Instructing, and learned about the industry as I went. Both are good ways of getting to the airlines just depends whats works for you