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 "Syracuse University"): Syracuse University (commonly referred to as Syracuse, 'Cuse, or SU) is a private research university in Syracuse, New York, United States.
Relevant evidence: Yes