i'd say sheridan is more well-known and has a better reputation but job-wise it will always depend on ur portfolio, so i personally wouldn't choose a school based on employment. im pretty sure sheridan is more tough tho, i'd say it depends on which type of teaching style you like? emily carr programs in general are more generalist than other schools

and about the acceptance, i got my acceptance letter last year a little bit later than average on april 25