In one word...yes.
The remarks usually came in the form of....guy says that my house was the nicest. Girl would say, "yeah, but (insert childish comment about members' weight)."
My fav quote is applicable..."Beauty fades, but dumb is forever."
I definitely do not think that catty = sorority girl personality trait. Every group has a few bad apples and when they say things, they are just being jealous.