Question: What was founded in 1817 in Detroit as the "Catholepistemiad", or University of Michigania, 20 years before the Michigan Territory became a state, Syracuse University or University of Michigan? 
Sentence (from "University of Michigan"): Founded in 1817 in Detroit as the "Catholepistemiad", or University of Michigania, 20 years before the Michigan Territory became a state, the University of Michigan is the state's oldest university.
Relevant evidence: Yes