I joined CC just to respond to your post. I was in your shoes just two years ago, distressed after reading the negative reviews (albeit most are from a single poster). The poster did have some valid points…at that time (2014) SJU was in crisis. However, since 2015 Dr. Mark Reed has taken over the helm as President of the university and has seemingly turned things around. I invite you to read the following article in the local newspaper/website http://www.philly.com/philly/education/two-years-in-st-joes-president-making-the-grade-20170730.html.
After visiting twice, Saint Joe’s is my daughter’s #1 choice.