Beware the marketing people with silver hair, for white man speak with (silver)forked tongue. Ignore the guff you will get at the open day from the sales people (they're less trustworthy than door-to-door double glazing salesmen) and go with your gut instinct about the place.
Best advice I can give is find the students already there, preferably someone near the end of training as they have the best inside knowledge, and have a long talk with them over a coffee (or beer - I don't know any student who would refuse a free beer!!!). Draw up a list of questions you want answered, and compare what the marketing dept says compared to the punters. Oh, and obviously don't let the salespeople "choose" you a student.
It's big money at stake, and all the schools are really interested in is getting their hands on yours! It's a little like the X-files - the truth is out there, but trust no-one!!!
Good luck whatever happens.
