Don't come the smart arse. Are you saying those costs are for a integrated course in the states? Of course not. Integrated has no relevance here. Compare it with a modular course not integrated.
I haven't been 'raped' as you so eloquently put it. I am exceptionally happy with my training choices. But have seen many people burned by going down these routes that are too good to be true.
Seaweed you said you could pass a UK IRT now. Well go and do it them come back and say you are right. None of you has a UK IR. Once you have then maybe your comments will have some credibility.