Do we need submit SOP for CSU master applications?

I filled all application of California state university, and still I didn;t see any option or field to put my SOP, any

Duolingo English Test

Are we allowed to use external mouse in the test? And is it compulsory to use passport for identification?

Suggestions for MS in Machine learning and AI.

I want to do a Master's in Machine learning/ AI . Graduated from NIT Durgapur 2019 , Computer science Department . CGPA

Which University is good to apply with CGPA 6.9 & IELTS 6.0

University of Texas at Dallas or CSULB/CSU Chico