Shooter,
I went down and met with Mike last month, and after touring Flight Safety as well, I chose Ari-Ben. I start next week!
The bottom line is a difference of $10K (for VA students) between the two schools, and several other factors. To answer your question, I was quoted 6 months / $17,980 (cost after VA reimbursement) for CIME/CFI/MEI/CFII. $3K more if you don't have your PVT. Approx 200 total/175 multi. If you're leaving Active Duty, I have some good unemployment info as well. More questions? PM me soon, I'm leaving tomorrow night!
SF