I much prefer Classic Battletech to Warhammer. The older Warhammer is basically a copy of Battletech so I can’t say I dislike it.
They’re both about too expensive to be played by college kids. Definately not a bad hobby if you can find other people that also play. I don’t think WCU has many though. It definately doesn’t help that only Central has enough space to set up a game table. Balsam might if the room is arranged well in the right way but you’d have to have an agreeable roommate.