Well, one thing is for sure, is that you will be hard pushed to get a independent view on this forum.
You could try and talk to GAPAN or BALPA for some impartial advice. However, I am not sure that they would know how to advise you. Many people have asked the same question before about whether to go integrated or modular, full or part time, UK or the states. The right answer depends on your personal circumstances and only you can truly answer this. Horses for courses 'n all that.
The best impartial advice I can give you, is to get hold of a book by Clive Hughes that outlines all the possible ways and means to get from Zero to fATPL. This book is written as a guide, not as sales blurb. Once you have read this from cover to cover, you will have a much better view of the pro's and con's of each method and as a result should be in a much better position to decide how to best spend yer wonga.
Remember that all the schools you visited want your money and will promise you the earth to get the mits on you dosh. Beware!