They get the job done, just be careful not to end up in a puppy mill like ATP Inc.
University of North Dakota has a nice program, also includes a college degree, but it's over 18mo I think.
IFTA in California I hear good things about.
If you want some real stick and rudder skills and CFIs with thousands and thousands of hours, you can get your CPL and AG training in all tail wheels at AG-Flight in Georgia.
It's also much easier to fly in the US, far less BS compared to the rest of the world, that might be a factor in the time difference. We also are more into teaching the things you really need to know, vs getting overly deep in theory, beyond what a pilot really needs.
Many if these programs have less classroom time and rely on self study.